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Universal Postal Union Rejects Trump’s Favored Reform Plan

In a showdown Sept. 24 at a Universal Postal Union meeting, countries rejected the Trump administration’s favored approach to an international mail problem that is making the U.S. consider leaving the 145-year-old body.

September 24, 2019
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FedEx Will Hire 55,000 for Holiday Season

FedEx Corp. will hire 55,000 additional workers for the holiday season, the parcel delivery company announced Sept. 20.

September 23, 2019
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United Road Unveils Load-Matching Application

Vehicle-hauler United Road Services Inc. launched an app designed to help its third-party carriers find and book vehicle loads 24 hours a day, the Romulus, Mich., company announced Sept. 19.

September 20, 2019
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Walgreens, Google Affiliate Wing to Launch Drone Delivery Test

Walgreens and a Google affiliate are testing drone deliveries that can put drugstore products on customer doorsteps minutes after being ordered.

September 20, 2019
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Intermodal Works to Attract E-Commerce Shipments

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Speed and visibility are two of the most important factors that can help those within the supply chain capture e-commerce market share, and intermodal is finding ways to be more competitive in the space, according to speakers at IANA Intermodal Expo 2019 here.

September 20, 2019
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Experts Discuss Challenges and Opportunities of Drone Delivery

Drones can offer an appealing alternative to traditional cargo delivery methods, according to Daniel Friedenzohn, associate dean of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

September 19, 2019
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Amazon Plans 100,000-Electric-Vehicle Order From Rivian

Amazon will buy 100,000 electric vans to assist with Prime deliveries, according to CEO Jeff Bezos, who made the announcement at the National Press Club in Washington on Sept. 19.

September 19, 2019
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Independent Contractor Rules Could Disrupt Drayage Operations

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The drayage industry relies on owner-operators and the independent contractor model to move freight, but state action in California and New Jersey could limit the number of owner-operators available to work and disrupt drayage operations.

September 19, 2019
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Bezos Makes ‘Climate Pledge’ for Amazon

Acknowledging a steady drumbeat of criticism from activists and a vocal group of his own employees, Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos announced the formation of a new organization, the Climate Pledge, to meet the goals of the landmark Paris climate agreement 10 years early.

September 19, 2019
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Rail, Intermodal Providers Add Technology, Improve Operations to Boost Efficiency

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Rail and intermodal providers said they are increasing speed and efficiency to become more competitive, and technology is helping them improve operations.

September 19, 2019